The 10 Best BBQ Joints in Maryland — 2026

We compared all 350 BBQ joints in Maryland on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Smoky's BBQSykesville Ribs

(410) 549-2880 Website View listing

#2 · Char'd BarbecueUpperco

(443) 488-1255 Website View listing

#3 · Andy Nelson's BarbecueCockeysville BrisketPulled pork

(410) 527-1226 Website View listing

#4 · Uncle D's GrillLexington Park

(240) 237-8460 Website View listing

#5 · PIGS BBQFrederick Brisket

(240) 629-8001 Website View listing

#6 · 2Fifty Texas BBQRiverdale Texas-style

(240) 764-8763 Website View listing

#7 · Taylor's BBQSalisbury BrisketPulled pork

(410) 860-2972 Website View listing

#8 · Blue Pit BBQ and Whiskey BarBaltimore

(443) 948-5590 Website View listing

#9 · T&J Bar-B-Que | La Plata | MarylandLa Plata

(301) 392-9933 Website View listing

#10 · Mackie's BarbecueGaithersburg Texas-styleBrisketRibsPulled porkBBQ chicken

(925) 450-2045 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (buffet, texas-style, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, smokehouse, bbq chicken, bbq sandwiches), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.